School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Welcome Week timetable

Find out what's going on in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences during Welcome Week 2025.

Explore our Welcome Week activities

Welcome Week takes place between Monday 22 and Friday 26 September 2025. 

There are a number of Welcome Week activities for you to attend. Find details of the timetables below:

Use our campus map to locate your sessions. 

You can also find out more about the university’s wider Welcome Week activities. 

New undergraduate students

View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for your subject. 

BSc/MPhys Physics & Astronomy (including joint courses) 

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 

10am - 11am: Pevensey 1, 1A7

Welcome

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Physics 

11am - 1pm: Pevensey 1, 1A7

Getting Ready to Learn 

Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them. 

4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Undergraduate Social

Social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet other new students and staff from across the school. 

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

drop in 10am - 3pm:  Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 

3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)

The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau. 

After the talks, there will be:

  • Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
  • Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
  • Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies

Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!

Physics & Astronomy Foundation Year

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 

10am - 11am: Pevensey 1, 1A7

Welcome

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Physics

11am - 1pm: Pevensey 1, 2D11 

Getting Ready to Learn

Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them.

4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Undergraduate Social

An informal social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet new students and staff from across the school. 

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.

 FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 

3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)

The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau. 

After the talks, there will be:

  • Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
  • Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
  • Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies

Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!

BSc/MMaths Mathematics (including joint courses) and BSc Data Science

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 

12:30pm-2pm: Pevensey 1, 1A6

Departmental Welcome

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics

2pm-3pm: Pevensey 1, 1A6

Getting Ready to Learn BSc and MMaths Mathematics and joint courses

Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them.

2pm - 3pm: Pevensey 1, 2D3

Getting Ready to Learn BSc Data Science

Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them.

3pm: Advisors Offices

Meet your Academic Advisors

Core Session

Your academic advisor will support you in your studies throughout your degree. Come and meet them, and the other students in you academic advising group. If you are unsure where to go, head to the MPS School Office in the Pevensey 2 foyer and member of staff will help you.

4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Undergraduate Social

An informal social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet new students and faculty from across the school. 

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 

3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)

The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau. 

After the talks, there will be:

  • Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
  • Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
  • Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies

Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!

 

Mathematics Foundation Year

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 

12:30pm - 2pm: Pevensey 1, 1A6

Departmental Welcome

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics

2pm - 3pm: Pevensey 1, 1A3 

Getting Ready to Learn

Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them. This is a joint session with BA Mathematics Education TDA.

3pm: Advisors Offices

Meet your Academic Advisors

Core Session
Your academic advisor will support you in your studies throughout your degree. Come and meet them, and the other students in you academic advising group. If you are unsure where to go, head to the MPS School Office in the Pevensey 2 foyer and member of staff will help you.

4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Undergraduate Social

An informal social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet new students and faculty from across the school. 

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 

3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)

The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau. 

After the talks, there will be:

  • Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
  • Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
  • Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies

Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!

BA Mathematics Education TDA

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 

12:30pm - 2pm: Pevensey 1, 1A6

Departmental Welcome

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics

2pm - 3pm: Pevensey 1, 1A3 

Getting Ready to Learn

Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them. This is a joint session with Foundation Mathematics.

4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Undergraduate Social

An informal social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet new students and faculty from across the school. 

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 

3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)

The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau. 

After the talks, there will be:

  • Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
  • Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
  • Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies

Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!

New postgraduate students

View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for new postgraduate students.

MSc Physics, MSc Astronomy, MSc Cosmology, MSc Particle Physics, MSc Quantum Technology, MSc Nanomaterials & Energy

 

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

10am - 11am: Pevensey 1 1A6

Departmental Welcome

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Physics

11am - 12pm: Pevensey 1 1A6

Academic Induction and Q&A

Core Session
An introduction to teaching here at Sussex, and opportunity to ask questions to your course convenors and other key staff.

4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Postgraduate Welcome Social

An informal social, with refreshments, for you to meet faculty, staff and new postgraduate students from across MPS.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 

3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)

The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau. 

After the talks, there will be:

  • Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
  • Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
  • Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies

Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!

MSc Mathematics, MSc Financial Mathematics, MSc Financial Data Analytics, MSc Corporate & Financial Risk Management 

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

11am -12pm: Pevensey 1 1A7

Departmental Welcome

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics

12pm - 1pm: Pevensey 1 1A3

Q&A for MSc Mathematics

Core Session
An introduction to teaching here at Sussex, and opportunity to ask questions to your course convenors and other key staff.

12pm - 1pm: Pevensey 1 1B3

Q&A for MSc Financial Mathematics, MSc Financial Data Analytics and MSc Corporate & Financial Risk Management

Core Session
An introduction to teaching here at Sussex, and opportunity to ask questions to your course convenors and other key staff.

4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Postgraduate Welcome Social

An informal social, with refreshments, for you to meet faculty, staff and new postgraduate students from across MPS.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across Mathematics and Physics - and hopefully have some fun! Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.

3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)

The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau. 

After the talks, there will be:

  • Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
  • Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
  • Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies

Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!

MSc Data Science and MSc Human & Social Data Science

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

11am -12pm: Pevensey 1 1A7

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics

12pm - 1pm: Pevensey 1 1A7

Q&A for MSc Data Science and MSc Human & Social Data Science 

Core Session
An introduction to teaching here at Sussex, and opportunity to ask questions to your course convenors and other key staff.

4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Postgraduate Welcome Social

An informal social, with refreshments, for you to meet faculty, staff and new postgraduate students from across MPS.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 

3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)

The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau. 

After the talks, there will be:

  • Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
  • Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
  • Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies

Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!

Returning undergraduate students, Visiting & Exchange students and Direct Entry students

View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for returning students.

Visiting & Exchange Students

Visiting & Exchange students are invited to attend the the sessions for undergraduate Mathematics or Physics & Astronomy. Please select the relevant departmental timetable from the list above. 

Direct Entry Students

Direct entry students are welcome to attend all Welcome Week activities including those for new undergraduates here in MPS. Please select the timetable for your department from the list above.

All Years

 

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across Mathematics and Physics. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.

For questions or advice about your Welcome Week timetable please email: mpsstudentexperience@sussex.ac.uk 

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